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"An honest director would not have signed the loan documents," he said.

Three days after signing the loan documents in March 2008, Opes Prime's directors declared the company insolvent and voted to place it into administration, the court heard.

Opes Prime collapsed owing about $650 million to its creditors.

In a major blow to Opes Prime's operation, Dr Lyon said one of its key clients had a $100 million shortfall in his account with the firm.

Dr Lyon said Smith was involved in the operation of several other companies linked to Opes Prime and funds were transferred between the companies which provided a false impression of their financial positions.